While some people become more selfish in times of crisis, some of us (especially parents and other caregivers) go to the opposite end of the spectrum: "helping" overdrive. Susan and Dan Harris meditate for five minutes and then talk strategies for parents and other caregivers to discern whether what they're about to say or do is more likely to be helpful or to backfire.

Laura Greenfield rocks a stuffed animal to sleep on her tummy in this lovely DIY video. Laura made it in response to COVID-19 for her lucky preschool students (ages 2-3) to watch with their parents while staying at home. Laura teaches at C5 Children's School in San Francisco. #stayhome #staysafe #stayconnected.

In the noise and confusion of modern life it’s often lost on us that while we can’t necessarily change every situation, we have the freedom to choose how we respond.

By moving our attention away from what we're thinking to an experience in the moment, our minds help our bodies settle.

A delightful adaptation/mash-up of two mindful games — Friendly Wishes and Imaginary Hugs.

A colorful chain of plastic monkeys demonstrates how to notice thoughts and let them go.

We practice focusing by slowly moving our arms up and down, or back and forth, in sync with each other’s movements.

Linda Graham interviews Susan Kaiser Greenland for her series, Conversations on Recovering Resilience.

Are you feeling under pressure or overwhelmed? Susan demonstrates what stress and pressure do to our bodies and how to move through them.

Sitting still can be hard and here's a strategy that can help!

Watch how easy it is to settle your mind when it's busy! then, listen to this guided meditation to give it a try.

Feeling upset or annoyed? Here's a  tip for calming down anytime you feel worked up.

Listening to sound is a great way to practice meditation. This meditation will help you feel focused and relaxed at the same time.

Our past is a part of us, but we needn't get distracted by it. Nor, do we need to be preoccupied with what will happen in the future. Instead, we can enjoy the moment.

Let any worries, stress and strain drop away in this bedtime routine.  lie flat on your back with your arms by your sides, close your eyes, and you’re ready to begin.

A clip of an Inner Kids mindful awareness class from the documentary Spiritual Revolution produced and directed by Alan Swyer. With Gene Lushtak, Daniel Davis, Peri Doslu, Karen Eastman, and Susan Kaiser Greenland

We sit or stand face-to-face and choose a leader. When the leader slowly moves we mirror the movement. (Game led by Annaka Harris.)

Using teamwork, and by paying attention to what’s happening around us, we pass a cup without spilling a drop of water.

We hold a cube of ice until it melts to notice the difference between a feeling and a reaction. (Game led by Gene Lushtak.)

We imagine that everyone is happy, safe, healthy, and living in peace to practice kindness and concentration.